Bob, let's leave aside the hype and actual number of 130... I think most people don't care, so I will just keep my opinion to myself.

Sorry about the Rosette you are right! I wanted to link to the RBG one !

http://sky.prohosting.com/mikedodd/rosette-large.html

I think that a scope in that class should perform well with a large chip! Otherwise what refractors can? Which field flattener you recommend with it and with the AT 111 (if anyone has an idea)

You tried both scopes right? What differences can you highlight?